Kenny and Lucas were sentenced to 12½ years in prison, and both men appealed the sentence. Kenny was killed in a New Brunswick prison. Lucas's appeal was eventually rejected. Connolly had been waiting for the outcome of Lucas's appeal before his own sentencing. Justice Donald Burrage's decision will bring to an end a high-profile criminal saga that has played out before the courts for years. Connolly was originally charged with first-degree murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery and forcible confinement in 2018. Connolly apologizes to court In court Tuesday, he apologized for the hurt and pain he's caused. He said the killing "shook him" and that it has changed him. Connolly told Burrage he hopes to get a better handle on himself as life goes on.